Morning Minutes: Feb. 16

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Feb 16, 2014 at 7:00 AM

Word of the Dayriposte ri-POHST (noun) 1. a quick, sharp return in speech or action; counterstroke: a brilliant riposte to an insult. 2. Fencing. a quick thrust given after parrying a lunge. (verb) 1. to make a riposte. 2. to reply or retaliate. — www.dictionary.comWebsite of the DayGenihttp://www.geni.com/Powerful genealogy tools here help grow your family tree. Upload and store family photos, videos and records.Number to Know1968: On this date in 1968, in Haleyville, Ala., the first 911 emergency telephone system went into service.This Day in HistoryFeb. 16, 2005: The National Hockey League cancels the entire 2004-2005 regular season and playoffs.Today’s Featured BirthdayRapper Ice-T (56)Daily Quote“Clever people will recognize and tolerate nothing but cleverness.” — Henri Frederic Amiel